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City Club of Chicago

The City Club of Chicago, Illinois" premier public affairs forum since 1903, providing a forum for the discussion of civic and public affairs, from WGN Radio 720 in Chicago

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City Club of Chicago: Governor JB Pritzker, State of...

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2026/04/17

April 17, 2026 City Club event description: Governor JB Pritzker Governor JB Pritzker was sworn in as the 43rd Governor of Illinois on Jan. 14, 2019. Since taking office, he has accomplished one of the most ambitious and consequential policy agendas in state history. The governor won bipartisan passage for Rebuild Illinois, the largest investment […]

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City Club of Chicago: Honorable Valerie Jarrett, CEO,...

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2026/03/11

March 10, 2026 City Club event description: The Honorable Valerie Jarrett is Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors of The Obama Foundation where she is overseeing the creation of a new world class cultural and civic institution on Chicago’s south side, and the Foundation’s programs that inspire, empower, and connect people to change […]

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City Club of Chicago: Reclaiming cultural capital:...

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2026/03/09

March 5, 2026 City Club event description: Arts, museums, and cultural institutions are among Illinois’ strongest assets—driving tourism, supporting jobs, anchoring neighborhoods, and shaping how Chicago and the state are perceived nationally and globally. Yet outdated narratives too often overshadow the true strength, safety, and cultural vitality of these institutions. Join museum leaders, artists, educators, […]

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City Club of Chicago: Chicago Talent Challenge:...

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2026/03/04

March 3, 2026 City Club event description: Chicagoans need access to good jobs with family-sustaining wages, and employers need to fill critical roles quickly. To build these connections, the Pritzker Traubert Foundation launched the Chicago Talent Challenge, a $5 million grant to accelerate the training and hiring of local workers for high-demand jobs. This year’s […]

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City Club of Chicago: Mayor Brandon Johnson

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2026/02/11

February 11, 2026 City Club event description: Mayor Brandon Johnson, City of Chicago Brandon Johnson was sworn in as the 57th Mayor of the City of Chicago on May 15, 2023. Mayor Johnson began his career as a public school teacher, first at Jenner Academy in Cabrini-Green and then at Westinghouse College Prep on the […]

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City Club of Chicago: Michael McMurray, Commissioner,...

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2026/02/06

February 5, 2026 City Club event description: Michael McMurray serves as Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA), one of the world’s largest aviation systems, serving more than 100 million passengers per year. Appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson in 2025, Commissioner McMurray brings more than 25 years of experience, with a with a career-long […]

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City Club of Chicago: Gia Biagi, Secretary, Illinois...

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2026/01/29

January 28, 2026 City Club event description: Gia Biagi was appointed secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation by Gov. JB Pritzker on Dec. 10, 2024. Biagi brings to the agency decades of experience in urban planning, transportation, public policy, infrastructure and operations. Biagi’s career spans both private practice and public service and has established […]

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City Club of Chicago: Cook County President Toni...

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2026/01/27

January 27, 2026 City Club event description: Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle Toni Preckwinkle is the 35th president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners, an office she has held since 2010. She is the first Black woman to be elected to the office. A dedicated and effective public servant, President Preckwinkle has worked to […]

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City Club of Chicago: Nora Leerhsen, Acting...

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2026/01/23

January 22, 2026 City Club event description City Club video

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City Club of Chicago: University of Chicago Economist...

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2026/01/15

January 14, 2026 City Club event description: Gun violence is the most important challenge facing the city of Chicago. Unfortunately, Chicago—like many U.S. cities—is facing severe budget challenges as a result of continuing downtown struggles on the heels of COVID and the expiration of federal pandemic-relief funding. Can a financially strained city solve its biggest […]

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City Club of Chicago: Kristen Reynolds, President and...

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2026/01/14

January 13, 2026 City Club event description: Kristen Reynolds is President and CEO of Choose Chicago, the city’s official destination-marketing organization. Since stepping into the role in May 2025, she has emphasized partnerships across the city’s 77 neighborhoods, elevated the “Never Done. Never Outdone.” brand platform, and leveraged major events and convention growth to amplify […]

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City Club of Chicago: Charles Lee Isbell Jr.,...

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2026/01/09

January 8, 2026 City Club event description: Charles Lee Isbell Jr. became the 11th Chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in July 2025. As Chancellor, he leads the state’s flagship land-grant university in its missions of academic excellence, innovation and public engagement. Chancellor Isbell is a computationalist, researcher, educator and advocate for the idea […]

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City Club of Chicago: Future-ready transit in Illinois

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2026/01/08

January 7, 2026 City Club event description: Explore how Illinois’ landmark transit law, Senate Bill 2111, turns a looming transit fiscal cliff into a sustainable future for CTA, Metra, and Pace by establishing stable funding and governance reforms grounded in the Plan of Action for Regional Transit (PART). This panel unpacks how the legislation came […]

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City Club of Chicago: Speaker Emanuel ‘Chris’ Welch,...

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2026/01/07

January 6, 2026 City Club event description City Club video

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City Club of Chicago: Democracy Under Siege:...

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2025/12/19

December 16, 2025 City Club event description: Democracy Under Siege challenges us to confront the threats facing our election systems while examining the necessity of a transparent and secure voting process. Preserving voting rights means increasing access, combating sophisticated voter suppression, and building a system of voter confidence. This discussion is about immediate action and our shared responsibility to […]

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City Club of Chicago: Neighborhood Voices: 20 Years...

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2025/12/09

December 8, 2025 City Club event description: Over two decades, Little Village has led one of Chicago’s most compelling neighborhood transformations. Guided by three successive Quality of Life Plans, residents, schools, and community partners have expanded educational opportunities, strengthened youth programs, and reduced violence—building a collaboration model that’s inspired the city. This panel convenes community […]

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City Club of Chicago: Cook County State’s Attorney...

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2025/12/03

December 2, 2025 City Club event description: Eileen O’Neill Burke, Cook County State’s Attorney, joins the City Club to reflect on her first year in office and share perspectives on the year ahead. City Club video

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City Club of Chicago: Nearing the Finish Line:...

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2025/11/21

November 19, 2025 City Club event description: Inside the 2026 City of Chicago budget: four aldermen, real tradeoffs, and fresh updates. With a welcome from Alderman Brian Hopkins, this program will include the latest in an ever-changing budget discussion, from closing gaps and funding public safety to pensions, transit, and equitable development across all 77 communities Speakers Alderman Samantha Nugent As […]

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City Club of Chicago: West Side United: Advancing...

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2025/11/03

October 30, 2025 City Club event description: West Side United is a nationally recognized, community-driven hospital collaborative addressing the 20-year life expectancy gap between the Loop and 10 West Side communities. Since 2017, its partners—including RUSH, Lurie Children’s, Cook County Health, Sinai Chicago, UI Health, and local leaders—have invested over $350 million in workforce, local […]

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City Club of Chicago: Fighting Economic Blight:...

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2025/11/03

October 29, 2025 City Club event description: This conversation with Law And The Fam LLC “LATF” will focus on an emerging statewide model for fighting economic blight through entrepreneurship. LATF will present an economic impact framework with case studies highlighting best practices, followed by a panel discussion. Attendees will gain insights into building bankable pathways […]

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